Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Off the coast of Long Island, a new chapter in the region’s energy future is already spinning.
The South Fork Wind project — the first utility-scale offshore wind farm serving New York — is now delivering electricity to the East End, demonstrating that offshore wind is no longer theoretical. It’s operating infrastructure.
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Tara Jones
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3/19/26
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During Brain Awareness Week (March 16–22), Hearing and Brain Centers of America is highlighting one of the most overlooked—but proven—ways to protect brain health: treating hearing loss and tinnitus.
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3/11/26
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In a historic win for taxpayer rights, Maidenbaum & Sternberg, LLP has secured a landmark victory in the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, confirming that homeowners have standing to argue unequal assessment in Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) proceedings. Thousands of homeowners who were wrongfully denied their claim for an assessment reduction may now finally be heard thanks to Maidenbaum’s perseverance and continuous fight to protect taxpayers’ rights.
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3/10/26
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On a hot July afternoon, when air conditioners across the South Shore kick into overdrive, Long Islanders feel it two ways: in the strain on an aging electric system and in the monthly bill that follows.
For IT professional Brian Leight, that moment came during his first full summer in his Long Island home.
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Tara Jones
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3/6/26
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Speaking up about wrongdoing at work is one of the most difficult decisions an employee can face. Whether it involves fraud, safety violations, discrimination or other unethical conduct, reporting misconduct often comes with a heavy emotional burden and a real fear of retaliation.
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Brandi Calhoun
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3/1/26
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Joseph DeVito, a Malverne-based listing agent and owner of White House Home, approaches real estate differently than many in the industry.
In addition to representing sellers in the village where he lives, DeVito also operates a design centered business that includes interior, landscape and masonry design services, a combination he describes as a “360-degree” approach to helping clients buy and sell homes.
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David Arkin
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2/27/26
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If you’re a homeowner in Nassau County who has never filed a property tax grievance, you may be missing out on tax savings you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, many homeowners are discouraged from taking action because of a few persistent misconceptions about the grievance process.
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1/29/26
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The story of Long Island’s energy infrastructure is one of growth, ambition, missteps and resilience.
From the development of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to handle a growing need, to key historical events like the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant saga and Hurricane Sandy, Long Island’s power grid has a storied history.
Understanding how Long Island was electrified—and why its grid now faces urgent modernization needs—offers critical context for where its energy future is headed.
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Tara Jones
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1/23/26
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For many in the workplace, conversations about fair pay still happen in whispers — or not at all. Because of this, unequal pay remains one of the most persistent workplace issues, quietly affecting women and employees of color across industries.
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Brandi Calhoun
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1/23/26
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FourLeaf Federal Credit Union (FourLeaf) has been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our members for over 80 years. Built on a foundation of trust and service, our vision is to enrich the lives of our members, employees, and the communities we serve.
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12/5/25
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